Category: Government and Public

People are returning to cities in such large numbers, the 2010s are being called the ‘decade of the city.’ In this Olea exclusive white paper, we look at how self-service kiosks and digital signage are helping officials make it easier for them to travel, find their way around and even keep one another safe. Download “Kiosks […]

As Americans travel more and security requirements show no signs of loosening, an already strained infrastructure is being pushed to its brink. These four case studies show how Olea’s self-service kiosks can put some wind at the back of flyers, riders and the facilities that serve them. Download “Kiosks: A Turbo Boost for Public Transportation” Whitepaper

According to a U.S. Census Bureau 2002 survey, there are more than 51 million individuals with disabilities in the United States. This demographic is estimated to account for more than $175 billion in annual discretionary spending, including more than $35 billion spent on dining out and more than $13 billion in annual travel expenditures. With […]

As governments face increased cost pressures, government kiosks can further advance the efficiency of government organizations by facilitating transactions that a typical personal device cannot. Mobile applications and sophisticated web sites have greatly improved government efficiency, but there are limitations. Mobile applications cannot test vehicle emissions, print live checks for payment, or verify identity via […]

Interactive kiosks are everywhere! Nearly every day in the news there is a new story of kiosks being deployed in a wide variety of applications intended to create greater efficiency in a variety of industries, including retail, food service, casino gaming, government agencies, school campuses, and more. With so many success stories, many businesses see […]

Self-service purchasing is changing the way we shop. 85% of Americans have used a self-service kiosk and that number is even higher for younger age groups. Consumers love the convenience and efficiency, and businesses love the ROI and faster queue turns. Self-service kiosks are a win-win. Self-Service Technologies Improve the Bottom Line According to some […]

Kiosks are increasingly being heralded as a technology through which the Federal Government, state governments and municipalities can engage with citizens and streamline many of their customer service functions. The Surge of Government Kiosks In the early 1990s, government agencies that wanted to provide a self-service option for constituents chose kiosks to handle a variety […]

The use of interactive kiosks by educational institutions is on the rise and for good reason – they provide unparalleled access to information as well as a means for the school’s administration to communicate with the student body, faculty, alumni and visitors. The use of educational kiosks can provide a wealth of benefits including streamlining […]

Information Kiosks are changing the way companies and shoppers interact. What was once one-way communication is now a two-way dialogue thanks to the advent of information kiosks. 1) Information Kiosks by the Numbers The Information Kiosk industry has been growing at a 40 percent annual growth rate, and the prediction is that 22 million Information Kiosks will […]

Governments looking to reduce operating costs and speed up transactions are now turning to court kiosks in massive numbers. Court kiosks have been around since the early 2000’s, but as we see a general rise in the acceptance of digital kiosks in other sectors, courthouses across the country are also starting to benefit from automated […]

Arizona’s Department of Transportation (ADOT) is proud to announce that it has received the 2014 Public Affairs and Consumer Education (PACE) award. This award was given as praise for ADOT’s self-service kiosk program that is being utilized in locations across the state. These kiosks improve efficiency and the customer experience by streamlining a variety […]

Digital Signage Kiosks for Education Education facilities have been slow to utilize the benefits of digital signage kiosks on campus. Although, according to a recent study, the technology’s reach is growing and beginning to show the impact it can have on students and schools. The Digital Campus Is Growing Fast! Growth of interactive flat panel […]

Olea Kiosks has launched an automated customs kiosk for airports and international transportation hubs. The Automated Passport Solution (APS) is a customs kiosk that will streamline the way passengers enter the airport or other international hubs and get cleared by customs in remarkable time. The APS customs kiosk will make its debut at Dallas-Fort Worth […]

Anybody that has ever traveled through an airport understands that sometimes the experience can leave much to be desired. Traffic congestion near the airport can make passengers late, but that is just the beginning. Next there are the long lines at the check-in counter, multiplied by slow-moving security checkpoints. With so many things that can […]

Public Sector Kiosks give a number of organizations an efficient way to administer the necessary applications to their audience through a wide range of functions. While these kiosks can vary widely within their capabilities, they generally serve similar purposes in helping to reduce congestion, wait times and lessen the costs associated with staff needed to […]

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Olea's Kiosk Business Intelligence shares insights and analysis on how companies and other organizations can dramatically increase ROI, enhance security and improve the customer experience through the deployment of self-service technology.

Olea Kiosks has grown from roots established in a small garage in 1975 into a premier global kiosk design and manufacturing firm that delivers a lineup of sleek and highly modular standard kiosks, as well as fully custom kiosk solutions to suit any application needs.